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How to get fromNottingham to Portpatrickby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Manchester

    best
    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    11h 7m
    £139–228

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    12h 23m
    £49–88

  3. Drive  287.7 mi

    1. Drive from Nottingham to Portpatrickcar car 287.7 mi
    5h 14m
    £72–104

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Chesterfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    11h 44m
    £186–294

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    13h 29m
    £54–88

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  • Distance: 410.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 7m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Nottingham to Beach via Manchester Piccadilly, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Post Office via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 12h 23m.

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